One of the really neat things about life on
the grid is I get the chance to meet many of the movers and shakers who help to
make SL the wonderful and creative place it is.
Artists of all genres and creative styles contribute their magic to this
Grid we call home.
Some of these artists build with pixels, some
with words, and some manage to weave their tapestries with music and prose –
The Musicians of SecondLife. I was
fortunate enough the other day to happen upon one of the hottest vocalists to
hit the SL Music Scene in years…Miss Roulette.
Rou’s music is not just entertaining, but it also manages to life the
spirit with her inspired lyrics and harmonies.
I was fortunate enough to meet up with Rou one day and she graciously
consented to answer a few of my questions about her and her art.
Josh (Thomas1 Bellic) (JB): Rou, your music is truly inspired. Tell
us, please, how did you get started as a musician, and when?
Roulette Brown (RB): I got started on 2/1/25. This was my very first live performance and I was booked by a very trusting SL Cheerleader to sing live at her wedding after she heard me sing in local personally. Huge thank you to the Tenwe's (Mirore & Ealwen) for trusting me for this very special occasion. With a little help from family and friends, I was on the right track with what I needed as far as software and stream.
JB: Where do you hail from, Rou, and how did you ever discover and get involved in the SecondLife music scene?
RB: I was born and raised in Miami, FL but my background is Jamaican and Haitian. I originally started off wanting to be a wedding singer but my nephew Jordan Brown suggested I should be a Live singer in general. I had no clue that there was a music scene the whole 5 years I have been on SL! So he took me to some live shows where I saw people like Steph Sinatra, Micheal Live and Coralie. I was impressed that this was a thing so I ventured out venue hopping to see different performers. Such great talent on SL.
JB: What
was the inspiration for the songs you perform?
RB: Music in general is my inspiration. Dealing with traumatic stuff in my real life, music saved my life in a sense. I started singing when I was nine years old and doing Poetry at ten. I started writing my thoughts and emotions down to avoid suicidal thoughts and turned them into songs.
JB: What is your preferred musical genre’ and what type of guest would most enjoy your sets?
RB: I like all genre but my preferred is R&B, Country, Pop, Rock, and Alternative. All guests would enjoy my set because of my versatility. I sing something for everyone. No one is left out.
JB: To really stand out in the SL Music scene, you have to have something special about your performances. How would you describe the brand that you now represent, and how do you define your music style?
RB: I make every song my own, adding my own touch of riffs and runs, even changing the key to sing it my own way. I take popular songs and sometimes turn them into slow renditions to showcase my vocal range. Also, I have stage effects and make sure to dance to make it a party. It all depends on the venue and the listeners. I take requests to ensure the people are hearing what they love.
JB: You
sound like a professional. Do you perform in RL as well, or are you exclusively
entertaining the SL community?
RB: I am an artist in real life and I go by the name "Ntrigue". I have songs out currently on Spotify, Youtube, Apple Music, Soundcloud, etc. My preferred Genre in real life is R&B and Hip Hop / Rap. This is most preferred in my community. I have performed at local Hip Hop Clubs in Orlando and Tampa. I now perform exclusively on SL due to real-life obligations such as work and school. Being a Nursing Student going for my Bachelors in Nursing seems to take up most of my time now.
JB: What stages have you been on? What is your biggest accomplishment since becoming a live singer?
RB: I have performed for SL22B and will soon be on the SL Mutiverse Fair stage. I have also done many Relay For Life Shows and Charity events including the upcoming "ACS Funday" and "I Pink I Can". I have been on many stages such as Sea Serenity, Ce La Vie, Miyami Lyrical Lounge, Blue Velvet, Copa Live, L'Alhambra, The Night Owl, G's Juke Joint and Love Kats. My accomplishments are I have been to Second Life Jams in real life (SL Toronto Jam in Canada May 2025 and upcoming OKC Jam in October 2025). I was also a nominee for "Best SL Live Singer / Vocalist of the Year" for the 2025 Dope Awards. I look forward to more accomplishments in the future.
JB: Do you post your schedule of events, and how might someone interested in hearing you learn where you are performing next?
RB: I do post my schedule of events on my profile, and it is open to the public. Someone can learn where I am performing next by either joining my SL Music group "~Rou-Nited Souls~", or by searching the name "Rou" under the events tab on Second Life.
JB: Do
you have any Social Media Sites you would care to share?
RB: Certainly, Josh. They can find my original songs (Ntrigue) via my account on
Other info is available on:
- · INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/roulette.vl/
- · FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/share/12LUTbSRKSs/
- · PRIMFEED: https://www.primfeed.com/r0ulette.harmony
JB: Is
there anything else you would like to say to our SL enquirer readers?
RB: I am a live singer who sings at Weddings, Birthday Parties, Baby Showers, Grand Openings, Surprise Proposals, Memorial Services, Vacations and more. Any event you have in mind, I am your person! Reach out to me directly for booking info and rates. I am looking forward to meeting and working with you and your team!
So there you have it, my friends. Direct from the Siren's mouth. Check out Rou at any of the sites listed above. Visit the clubs ad venues she mentions for a truly magical experience. Make it a point to grab some dance floor at her next concert. Believe me when I tell you that you will be sooooo very glad you did.
And when you do, tell ‘em Josh sent ya. You’ll be glad you did.
Be there! Aloha!
JB
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